North West Commuity Business Award Application Form

This application form provides the questions that you need to address when applying for your award. Please note the questions relevant to your specific award.

• Best Small Business (Questions 1-3 below)

• Best New Business [up to 24 months] (Questions 1-3 below)

• Best Community Organisation (Questions 4-6 below)

You can also upload evidence to support your application, and ensure all written answers follow the SPARES framework (Situation, Plan/Action, Achieved Result, Reflection, Evidence, Summary). This framework keeps responses clear, concise and assessor-friendly.

Business Details

About Your Business

In 200–300 words, paint a picture of who you are, what you do, and why it matters - using whatever structure feels natural to you. The prompts below are examples only; pick and choose, add your own angles, or write your own story.

• How it all began – When and why did you start? Any turning points or proud milestones?

• What you offer – Key products or services and what makes them stand out.

• Your people – Ways you develop and support your team (training, mentoring, career pathways) and the impact you’ve seen.

  
  

You can use include stories, bullet points - anything that best tells your story.

Q1. Innovation and Competitive Advantage

What innovative strategies, products, services or business strategies have you implemented to differentiate your business in the marketplace?

Describe how these innovations have helped you overcome challenges, seize opportunities, or stay ahead of competitors in your industry.

Q2. Growth and Business Performance

Describe one example of a significant achievement or milestone that demonstrates your business success and growth.

This could include increasing market share, achieving financial targets, developing new revenue streams or significantly navigating a business challenge.

Q3. Leadership and Regional Impact

How has your business contributed to the strength of the North West region of Adelaide’s business community?

Explain your role in mentoring others, creating employment opportunities, supporting local suppliers or contributing to the overall economic development of the region.

Q4. Start up or Growth Experience

How and when did you start the community organisation or improve it's economic situation?

This could include acquiring a government grant or sponsorship.

Q5. How did you increase the membership? 

What specific marketing activities did you employ to distribute information leading to membership growth?

Q6. Leadership and Regional Impact.

How has your community club contributed to the strength of the North West region of Adelaide’s community?

Explain your role in mentoring others, creating employment opportunities, supporting local suppliers, or contributing to the overall economic development of the region.

Supporting Evidence

Attach any relevant images, testimonials, or data to support your application (10 file limit)

Declaration & Confirmation

I confirm that the information provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.